Escape to Cyprus for Christmas: Tourism Numbers Hit New Heights with Increased Bookings

Published on November 21, 2025

Tourism authorities state that since November, there has been an increase in travelers from Germany, Romania, Sweden, Austria, the United Kingdom, Israel, Poland, and an increase in travelers from all over Europe during the festive season. Hotels all over Cyprus are fully booked and Cyprus will be an in-demand travel location throughout the Christmas holiday. Cyprus has become one of Europe’s top winter destinations and attracts tourists from all over the world.

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation reports an increase in tourist reservations in all of Cyprus’s hotels and an increase in hotel room bookings, meaning that Cyprus will welcome an increase in tourists this winter, and an increase in last-minute bookings is expected. Tourists will want to see Cyprus’s rich history, culture, and attractions, as well as its warm winter and festive season. Cyprus will certainly be an attractive place for tourists to relax, explore, and enjoy the holidays.

Strong Demand from Key European Markets

Cyprus tourism is significantly impacted by the Christmas holiday period, just like the rest of the year. Due to the Christmas holiday period, visitors are surpassing the previous year’s record from Germany. German tourists, along with the rest of Europe, are looking for affordable, warm destinations during the holiday season.

Growing demand is not only from Germany, tourists from Romania, Sweden and Austria are also showing great interest, looking for the Mediterranean culture, historical sites, and especially the Cyprus winter sunshine. Over the years, these tourists have contributed to the international reputation of Cyprus, especially during the winter season.

Tourism officials report that they have also been receiving a great and constant number of travelers from the UK, Israel, and Poland for the whole year. They are revenue key countries. The UK is still a stable and great market for Cyprus, as travellers have been returning to Cyprus to have the same great holiday. They are for the ancient ruins, traditional Cypriot dishes, and great views of the island.

Cyprus as a Year-Round Destination

Due to its popularity as a year-round tourist destination, Cyprus has a well-developed tourism industry. During the warmer months, tourists visit the island for its beaches. However, winter tourism has become increasingly popular as well, as the island offers mild winter temperatures, a breadth of activities, as well as inexpensive lodgings. During the winter holidays, when temperatures are between 15° C and 20° C, Cyprus is a popular destination for northern European citizens to escape winter.

Cyprus has several tourist attractions that support its winter tourism. Visitors can see historical sites such as the Kourion ancient ruins, several medieval castles, and the city of Paphos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other festive activities include holiday-themed markets, cultural and community shows, and shopping in the larger cities such as Limassol and Nicosia.

Cyprus is unique in that it has mountains, the Troodos Mountains, that support a winter ski resort on Mount Olympus. For outdoor recreation, Cyprus is a destination for winter skiing and snowboarding; the resort serves both beginners and advanced skiers. This outdoor experience, in combination with winter tourism, is why Cyprus is such a popular winter travel destination.

Impact of Tourism on Cyprus’ Economy

The increase in travel spending by tourists is beginning to make a positive difference across several sectors of Cyprus’ economy, especially in hospitality and tourism. Hotels, apartments, and other accommodation providers are experiencing a rise in demand and are able to achieve above average occupancy with many tourists booking accommodation for last minute stays, especially over the Christmas and New Year periods. Local businesses are also able to capitalize on the spending of tourists, as local restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues are also seeing an increase in the sales of their products and services.

In order to ensure tourists receive a seamless and pleasant experience, the Cyprus government is continuing to invest in the tourism industry, including the expansion of airports and improvements to transportation systems. In response to the increased demand for travel to Cyprus, airlines are also providing a greater number of flights on a more consistent basis to and from the island to help link Cyprus with additional key cities in Europe.

The Potential for Continued Growth of Tourism In Cyprus

The winter season will bring continued growth in tourism for Cyprus as more and more travelers search for sunny and warm spots to travel, especially during the winter months, where the historical and cultural experiences are reasonably priced. As the island remains a desirable alternative for winter travel, tourism will continue to grow. More tourists are expected to visit the island and a greater variety of services and activities will be available for tourists.

With over 60% booking availability, it is estimated that over 100,000 tourists would arrive. In Germany, 70% of travel agencies have reported complete bookings during the Christmas season. With over 85% of bookings, 70,000 is the expected arrival for the Christmas season. Christmas tourism in Cyprus is expected to reach record highs. Furthermore, the statistics gathered demonstrate the diversity of tourism as Cyprus continues to be a year-round tourism destination.

Conclusion

Also, the increased figures coming from Germany, Romania, Sweden and the rest of European Countries serves to increase the level of Cyprus as a leader in the winter travel destinations. With more and more availability in hotels, pleasant weather, and a wide range of activities and cultural experiences, it serves as a perfect solution for people adventuring in the winter getaway destination, and Cyprus continues to be among the best for people holidaying and also people coming to stay for a longer duration. Cyprus, anyway, remains among the best holiday destinations in the world travelling to winter.